NEW! Fitted crest shirt and Cardinals hat

Fitted is coming at you with another ill release.  This time, it’s a shirt/hat combo that actually features the shirt this time around.  The shirt is special because it marks the first time the Fitted crest has been spotlighted in a shirt.  Usually, it’s on the side hit of the sleeve or an afterthought back hit, but this time, it’s front and center as the primary focus.

Done up in a dope teal colorway with green cmao splatter, this one is definitely going to be on many’s “to get” list.  Match that up with the sick Cardinals fitted, decked out in the same teal, but with a rust colored STL logo and white New Era hit on the side.  You’ll be fresh to death coming out of the ride with this set on.

As always, the set drops at 11am tomorrow (today, if you’re reading this on Tuesday).   Phone orders, for those on the mainland, starts at 12pm Hawaii time.

For more, check out Fitted Hawaii online.

Jonah the Whale album now available

After a successful string of debut performances, Jonah the Whale’s new ablum “Friend or Foe” is now available.

There’s a couple ways you can get your hands on it: listen to it stream free over at Siq Records website; buy it directly from Siq Records; or, if you happen to be out at a show, but it directly from the Siq Records merch table.  The one advantage of buying it from the Siq Records website is the ability to buy it digitally or physically.  Extra bonus for the fact that it’s free shipping.

The performance at Next Movement was pretty ridiculous, so this album will definitely knock.

Go get it.

Prototype Sale this Tuesday

I know it’s going to be April 1st on Tuesday, so why not celebrate it by blowing all that refund money you got back from the government?

The lowdown: 50-75% off select merch… $25 hoodies (while supplies last) and $10 shirts (while supplies last).

Check it out, because you need gear to stock up with.  Summer’s just around the corner, and you need to be looking your best out there, especially for the dope shows coming up and First Friday this week.

Needless to say, you probably need to make a stop by the shop Tuesday.  I’ve given you a reason, now don’ come up with excuses.

For more info, check out Prototype’s website.

LEILOW Re-Grand Opening This Tuesday

Makaloa just got a bit hotter.

Leilow has moved out of their current digs inside of Kicks/HI and has moved next door to their own spot on the Makaloa storefront.  They’ll still carry all the same brands, and even more.  This time, they’ll be in a much bigger location to work with.

The address for the new Leilow is 1532 Makaloa Street, Honolulu, HI.  The new phone number is 808.943.9111.

The new spot opens up this Tuesday at 11am sharp, so be there to celebrate with the Leilow crew.

For more info, check out Leilow online.

The Next Movement this Saturday night

Jake the Snake and the genuineHI massive is back with yet another edition of the Next Movement.  This one looks to be bangers, as the lineup is definitely fresh to deaf.

First up on the decks is the ever elusive DJ Liger from the lightsleepers/IMON/ECMassive/Turntable Jobbers/Kings of Yag/whatever other crews he seems to be rocking at the moment.  If you were there at OnThe1, you can only imagine the jams Liger got up his sleeve for this special two-hour extended set.  Be prepared to dance dance the night away, as Liger will definitely take you there and back.

Next up is Jonah the Whale, fresh from his stirring album release performance at Lotus Soundbar.  He’ll be performing cuts form his latest “Friend or Foe” along with Creed Chameleon and the rest of the Siq Records Crew.

The art for this month will be blessed with the ever progressive talents of the King of all Kings, Kid KOAK.  He’ll be doing it live and direct for the people, repping the groundUP/lightsleepers ohana.

Last, but definitely not least is the fashion show.  This month, the talents of 100% and “Bite” by Manovich will be on display, showcasing the latest from their highly dope lines.  The boutique for this month is exclusive, Hawaii’s dopest strictly female urban streetwear boutique.

All this, as always, goes down this Saturday night at Next Door (43 Hotel St.).  Online pre-sale tickets are $5, $10 at the door.  Check out genuineHI for more details and to purchase your pre-sale tickets.

Kicks/HI Renovation Sale this Saturday

With Kicks/HI Makaloa closing down for renovations, the Ward store is definitely going to pop off. To help ease the tension, Kicks/HI Ward will be holding a spcial one-day sale this Saturday. There’s gonna be some killer deals, with 50%-80% OFF Stussy, Phenomenon, J-Money, Burton, Gravis, Diamond, among others. To accomidate the rush, they’ll extend their hours to 10AM-9PM, so tons of time to get your gear on.

For more info, check out the Kicks/HI website.

SOUL CLAP this Friday Night

Since this just so happens to be the last week of March, you know what that means, right?

SOUL CLAP.

DJ Eskae’s monthly dance dance shakedown goes into effect this and every last Friday of the Month.  The parties have increasingly gotten more coverage, so I’m personally stoked that the excellent vibe is finally being met with dope audience response.  ho knows, yo might be seeing another infamous groundUP Ultimate Dance Party develop right before your eyes.

SOUL CLAP goes down upstairs at thirtyninehotel.  Doors open at 9PM and keeps it flowing until 2AM.  Get on the guestlist by emailing DJ Eskae at info@nocturnalsoundhawaii.com or steve@djeskae.com

For more info, check out http://www.DJEskae.com

Jonah the Whale album release party @ Lotus Soundbar

Lotus Soundbar will be presenting a very special event, as they premiere the latest album from Hawaii Hip-Hop veteran Jonah the Whale, entitled “Friend or Foe.”  Jonah will be in the building, performing cuts from his latest, as well as an all-star lineup of Hawaii’s dopest.

Join Jonah with special guests Joe Dub, Hunger Pains, Creed Chameleon, the Perfect Median, and Audible Lab Rats, as they give you a night full of Hawaii hip-hop’s finest.

The album release party is a special edition of Throwback Thirst Daze at Lotus Soundbar.  Doors open at 9pm and keeps it going until 2am.  It’s 21+, so the unders should just stay at home for this one.  Next time, guys.

For more info, check out Siq Records.

NEW! Fitted Hawaii “Hell Yeah” pack

Fitted Hawaii has dropped yet another pack on the heads of Hawaii and the world. This pack consists of an ill Red Sox custom in black denim and the lime green logo hits.

Black denim is the new hotness.  Yeah, I said it.  Whatcha gonna do about it?

Anyway, the set is complete with a flip of the “Hell Yeah” shirt that Fitted threw out there last year.  This time, set up with the ill grey fade and the lime green hits.

Yes, this set is super official with your 95s.  But, definitely rock this with other kicks, don’t need to fall into the hype with it, yah know?

You can scoop up this set at Fitted Hawaii.

For the Love…

genuineHI will be throwing a special pre-party for the Next Movement at Next Door. Called “For The Love”, this party is a benefit for the Life Foundation.

Life Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV and to assisting people who are living with HIV and AIDS.

There’s gonna be on-site make-up styling and makeovers by styling professionals. There’s also going to be the usual mix of things that are associated with genuineHI events: DJs, dancing, drinking and general great vibes from all involved.

The party begins this Thursday night at 9PM and keeps it rockin until 2AM.

For more information, check out http://www.genuineHI.com